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A great way to eat more beautiful veg (Jamie Oliver); Healthy, simple plant-based recipes - we love this book! (Bosh); Kim-Julie has created a truly beautiful book, filled with stunning, 'simple to make' recipes - there is definitely something in there for everyone (Gaz Oakley); Tasty and accessible recipes, perfect for vegans or those interested in transitioning to a vegan diet. (Caroline Muggia). Book Find out how to go vegan in a month with this ultimate all-you-need-to-know guide. From the Back 'A great way to eat a whole rainbow of veg.' JAMIE OLIVER; This is the ultimate all-you-need-to-know guide to going vegan in a month - including 100 recipes, shopping lists and much more. Food writer and blogger Kim-Julie Hansen presents a simple monthly plan that makes it easy to become a vegan. Laid out day by day with meal plans, advance prep, shopping lists, recipes and practical advice, this is the definitive guide for anyone interested in a plant-based lifestyle. If you want to go vegan but don't know where to start, this includes everything you need. But it's also invaluable for anyone looking to feel healthier, pack lots of veg into their diet and be more environmentally friendly. Thanks to incredible recipes such as Black Bean Tacos, Butternut Mac 'n' Cheese and Blueberry-Banana Ice Cream, The 28-Day Vegan Plan will get you craving plant-based meals long after the first month. About the Kim-Julie Hansen is the person behind the vegan brands Brussels Vegan, Best of Vegan, Vegan Reset and Vegan Challenge (also called 7-Day Vegan Challenge). She became a vegan for ethical reasons in 2011 and soon also discovered the many health benefits of a plant-based diet. In 2013, she started sharing her passion online to show people how easy it can be to adopt a vegan lifestyle, no matter how challenging it may seem at first. She is the author of two ebooks, The Practical Vegan and Simply Delicious. She runs several very popular Instagram accounts, including the most-followed vegan food account on Instagram worldwide, bestofvegan, with over a million followers, and Idontwantsalad. She is originally from Brussels, Belgium, but now lives in Brooklyn, New York. While teaching people about veganism and healthy living is her biggest passion, she is also a certified Yoga teacher and loves to read and travel the world.
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Published December 27, 2018
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Kim-Julie Hansen
6 books11 followersKim-Julie Hansen is the face behind the vegan brands Best of Vegan, Vegan Reset and Vegan Challenge (also called 7-Day Vegan Challenge), as well as the blog kimjuliehansen.com. She became an ethical vegan in 2011 and soon also discovered the many health benefits of a plant-based diet. In 2013, she started sharing her passion online to show people how easy it can be to adopt a vegan lifestyle, no matter how challenging it may seem at first. She is the author of the book Vegan Reset: The 28-Day Plan to Kickstart Your Healthy lifestyle, and is now a full-time online entrepreneur and blogger.
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January 27, 2019
Perfect for Veganuary, this book is an introduction to veganism and a holistic lifestyle for those who are just starting out. It includes recipes, hints and tips, and obviously a 28-day meal plan with everything you will need right down to a shopping list and instructions for how and when to prepare and cook your food.
This is a really great book for anyone curious about veganism, anyone who just wants to have a really healthy month, or even for those like me who wanted more of a reminder and a kick start to the year.
I've been a vegan for almost 2 years now, so most of what is in the book was already familiar to me. However, it was set out and written really well, and it is always good for me to go back to the beginning and remember why I wanted to become a vegan in the first place. I used to do a lot of reading and research on the subject, so I am well qualified to tell anyone that this book is a great place to start out. The recipes are very simple but full of good vegan staples and ideas that are easy to adapt and develop into more complicated dishes if you were so inclined. As they are, they are perfect for those on a budget or don't have much time to cook, so really nobody has an excuse for not giving this a try.
I really loved the fact that the author talks about leading a holistic lifestyle and not just the vegan diet, because to me they go hand in hand. I also loved the little quotes that are interspersed throughout.
I would recommend this book to anyone, either to follow the 28-day plan or just to get some ideas. It's definitely food for thought!
This is a really great book for anyone curious about veganism, anyone who just wants to have a really healthy month, or even for those like me who wanted more of a reminder and a kick start to the year.
I've been a vegan for almost 2 years now, so most of what is in the book was already familiar to me. However, it was set out and written really well, and it is always good for me to go back to the beginning and remember why I wanted to become a vegan in the first place. I used to do a lot of reading and research on the subject, so I am well qualified to tell anyone that this book is a great place to start out. The recipes are very simple but full of good vegan staples and ideas that are easy to adapt and develop into more complicated dishes if you were so inclined. As they are, they are perfect for those on a budget or don't have much time to cook, so really nobody has an excuse for not giving this a try.
I really loved the fact that the author talks about leading a holistic lifestyle and not just the vegan diet, because to me they go hand in hand. I also loved the little quotes that are interspersed throughout.
I would recommend this book to anyone, either to follow the 28-day plan or just to get some ideas. It's definitely food for thought!
January 3, 2019
I'd been meaning to change my diet for a while and not just because I've learned I have gallstones. Eating more healthily really is a priority for me and has become one of my New Years Resolutions! I must say that the recipes in this book look super yummy and feature a myriad of items I would never have thought were possible to eat on a vegan diet. It is a simple, easy to follow guide that is accessible to everyone, especially those who have no prior experience of the lifestyle and don't know where or how to start.
This is the definitive guide to plant-based living and it doesn't stop at just providing the recipes; it also gives helpful information on where to purchase food economically, helpful hints and tips on advance preparation (as this is generally the part that takes up the most time and not the actual cooking) and meal plans help you plan in advance what you are going to eat. Of course, this authority on the plant-based lifestyle doesn't necessarily only belong in the library of someone with plans to be vegan, as it would also be a go-to resource for those looking to add more fruit and vegetables to their diet. New year, new you! I know I will be making extra-large portions of the Blueberry-Banana ice-cream - yum - and there are plenty of other beautiful sounding dishes to try, the cherry pancakes also sound incredible! Highly recommended.
Many thanks to Bluebird for a copy.
This is the definitive guide to plant-based living and it doesn't stop at just providing the recipes; it also gives helpful information on where to purchase food economically, helpful hints and tips on advance preparation (as this is generally the part that takes up the most time and not the actual cooking) and meal plans help you plan in advance what you are going to eat. Of course, this authority on the plant-based lifestyle doesn't necessarily only belong in the library of someone with plans to be vegan, as it would also be a go-to resource for those looking to add more fruit and vegetables to their diet. New year, new you! I know I will be making extra-large portions of the Blueberry-Banana ice-cream - yum - and there are plenty of other beautiful sounding dishes to try, the cherry pancakes also sound incredible! Highly recommended.
Many thanks to Bluebird for a copy.
January 4, 2019
If you are thinking of beginning a vegan lifestyle but don’t know where to start, this is the book for you. A great book for beginners as it details what to buy, how to store it and how to prepare it, to make your vegan week ahead as effortless as possible.
January 13, 2019
The perfect accompaniment to Veganuary!
If you are Vegan but maybe need to focus more on meal prep and cooking ideas rather than convenience foods, or maybe you want to incorporate more vegan snacks and dishes in to your diet, or if you are just curious about Veganism, this book has very clear and detailed chapters that cover everything you need to know.
I found it interesting to read the author's story of how they initially were a junk food addict leading an unhealthy lifestyle with low self esteem, that I'm sure a lot of people can relate to, but that a dramatic event brought about a huge change and priority assessment that made them completely change their diet.
There is a chapter on what store cupboard and fridge ingredients to stock, shopping lists for each week, and clear recipes, calories, & instructions for each dish. There are also tips on how to store and pick a variety of fruits & vegetables. Chapters on relaxation and wellbeing are there to support the changes that come from making positive diet choices and to further wellness. There is also space to journal your thoughts, what you've learnt, what you are proud of, and what your goals are, making this more than just another diet book.
The recipes for overnight oats and rice noodles with veggies and peanut sauce were my favourites to try.
I received a copy of this from Netgalley to review in my own words.
If you are Vegan but maybe need to focus more on meal prep and cooking ideas rather than convenience foods, or maybe you want to incorporate more vegan snacks and dishes in to your diet, or if you are just curious about Veganism, this book has very clear and detailed chapters that cover everything you need to know.
I found it interesting to read the author's story of how they initially were a junk food addict leading an unhealthy lifestyle with low self esteem, that I'm sure a lot of people can relate to, but that a dramatic event brought about a huge change and priority assessment that made them completely change their diet.
There is a chapter on what store cupboard and fridge ingredients to stock, shopping lists for each week, and clear recipes, calories, & instructions for each dish. There are also tips on how to store and pick a variety of fruits & vegetables. Chapters on relaxation and wellbeing are there to support the changes that come from making positive diet choices and to further wellness. There is also space to journal your thoughts, what you've learnt, what you are proud of, and what your goals are, making this more than just another diet book.
The recipes for overnight oats and rice noodles with veggies and peanut sauce were my favourites to try.
I received a copy of this from Netgalley to review in my own words.
January 4, 2019
I am not even close to being a vegetarian, let alone a vegan; but I was interested to see how this concept would fit in with my life. The author makes it easy to understand why this was a good choice for her, and has made me realise that I need to add more colour to my diet, the pictures of the various meals look wonderful. So, while I won’t be converted to the vegan way any time soon I will definitely be adding a lot more variety to my diet, probably using some of the recipes in this book. And if I am healthier as a result ... who knows?
I was provided with a large excerpt of this book by Bluebird via NetGalley, and am delighted to write an honest review. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.
I was provided with a large excerpt of this book by Bluebird via NetGalley, and am delighted to write an honest review. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.
January 3, 2019
I am by no means close to being a vegan nor a vegetarian but a book that’s laid out like this would certainly encourage me to adopt more vegan friendly recipes into my lifestyle.
This is not a patronising book in any way but a gentle lifestyle book that encourages a whole lifestyle change and addresses other methods in life such as meditation and journaling which fits in with a life reset.
The shopping lists and storage guides were a great help. There’s definitely some recipes I will try.
Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for allowing me the pleasure of an arc in exchange for my honest review.
This is not a patronising book in any way but a gentle lifestyle book that encourages a whole lifestyle change and addresses other methods in life such as meditation and journaling which fits in with a life reset.
The shopping lists and storage guides were a great help. There’s definitely some recipes I will try.
Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for allowing me the pleasure of an arc in exchange for my honest review.
January 3, 2019
Ok I’ll be honest turning Vegan was not on my list of things to do in the new year but this book has finally offered me some tasty sounding foods which also happen to be vegan and I’m actually excited to try this. I already don’t eat much meat and prefer vegetarian food but though vegan was a step too far however this book is a fearless and simple plan to introduce vegan meals into your life. I loved the fact a lot of the meals could be prepared before time and stored so meal time becomes easy. I’m excited to try these meals and be persuaded that vegan is not too extreme after all.
October 14, 2019
A great introduction to a vegan diet/lifestyle. Lots of good recipes, both the ones that are part of the 28 day plan and also the stand alone recipes at the end of the book. Quite a bit of preparation required to get some of the basic components ready, but once you've done this you can make some very quick and tasty meals.
September 30, 2019
Such an inspiration!!
Motivational way for new vegans to start or to kick start a healthier you.
Great visuals, easy to follow recipes with ingredients that are in most peoples kitchen or easy to pick up at the local shop.
Motivational way for new vegans to start or to kick start a healthier you.
Great visuals, easy to follow recipes with ingredients that are in most peoples kitchen or easy to pick up at the local shop.
January 6, 2019
Great book with planning for vegan meals
Loads of gluten free ideas and tips
Plans week by week with shopping lists and a positive quote every day.
I liked it
Loads of gluten free ideas and tips
Plans week by week with shopping lists and a positive quote every day.
I liked it
June 1, 2021
This is great to anyone starting out as Vegan or plant based as it offers a meal plan to start you of.
July 12, 2022
Lots of information and tips to becoming a vegan and also partly a self help book just to get you going and feeling more motivated. Will definitely give the recipes a try too!
January 3, 2019
I can honestly say I’ve never read such an enthralling cook book in my life.
The author recounts on what turned her to a vegan lifestyle and I can see why they did .
There is so much detail on what a vegan diet is all about and I really had in the back of my head that being a vegan would just be eating fruit and vegetables.....boring.....no it’s not this way of eating is so colourful and the recipes in this plan sound absolutely amazing .
I’m definitely going to give this plan a try.
Thankyou.
The author recounts on what turned her to a vegan lifestyle and I can see why they did .
There is so much detail on what a vegan diet is all about and I really had in the back of my head that being a vegan would just be eating fruit and vegetables.....boring.....no it’s not this way of eating is so colourful and the recipes in this plan sound absolutely amazing .
I’m definitely going to give this plan a try.
Thankyou.
January 7, 2019
Going vegan is not something I've really ever considered - I love cheese and eggs far too much. I have considered going vegetarian (very recently) but I thought I'd give this book a chance.
On first glance I thought this was just going to be a meal plan but in fact this book is hugely informative. We receive insight into the author's transition from a fast-food loving individual to a vegan - partaking in snippets of her journey. And Kim hasn't tried to make it sound all glamorous, in actual fact this book is very straight to the point about what you can expect when you make the change. Changes your body goes through and hints and tips she's picked up from her own experience and her fellow vegans.
There is also really useful information about lots of the "fancy" foods you're likely to eat more often if you make the change; when they're best to eat, how to store them, and of course, how to cook and prepare them.
I'm still not sure I'd go vegan any time soon but this book has shone light on an otherwise unfamiliar subject for me, and I will without doubt be trying some of these recipes in the meal plan as they sound and look delicious.
The recipes themselves appear to be very easy to follow too, not assuming any culinary school level knowledge!
Overall very impressed with this book - it's not too long the intro being a good length and a good level of detail. And it's split nicely too into sections of food groups so you can refer back to particular areas with ease.
On first glance I thought this was just going to be a meal plan but in fact this book is hugely informative. We receive insight into the author's transition from a fast-food loving individual to a vegan - partaking in snippets of her journey. And Kim hasn't tried to make it sound all glamorous, in actual fact this book is very straight to the point about what you can expect when you make the change. Changes your body goes through and hints and tips she's picked up from her own experience and her fellow vegans.
There is also really useful information about lots of the "fancy" foods you're likely to eat more often if you make the change; when they're best to eat, how to store them, and of course, how to cook and prepare them.
I'm still not sure I'd go vegan any time soon but this book has shone light on an otherwise unfamiliar subject for me, and I will without doubt be trying some of these recipes in the meal plan as they sound and look delicious.
The recipes themselves appear to be very easy to follow too, not assuming any culinary school level knowledge!
Overall very impressed with this book - it's not too long the intro being a good length and a good level of detail. And it's split nicely too into sections of food groups so you can refer back to particular areas with ease.
February 17, 2019
If you’re trying to keep a New Years Resolution and make a change to your diet or you are really into the whole “Veganuary” scene this might be the book for you. The 28 Day Vegan Plan isn’t just a cookbook it’s the ultimate guide to making the jump and go Vegan. Hansen doesn’t just give you the recipes (100 of them) but helps you prepare your mindset for the journey you are taking.
As well as weekly shopping lists and cooking guides there are exercises that you can work through to help you evaluate what you are doing. It may be that you use the 28 days to press reset on your eating habits, or you can use it as a guide to going permanently vegan. Personally I already have a largely vegetarian diet but I’m not a fanatic about it and I do eat meat if I fancy it – very rarely. It’s always good to discover some new recipes though and the Black Bean Tacos look amazing.
Supplied by Net Galley and Bluebird Publishers in exchange for an honest review.
As well as weekly shopping lists and cooking guides there are exercises that you can work through to help you evaluate what you are doing. It may be that you use the 28 days to press reset on your eating habits, or you can use it as a guide to going permanently vegan. Personally I already have a largely vegetarian diet but I’m not a fanatic about it and I do eat meat if I fancy it – very rarely. It’s always good to discover some new recipes though and the Black Bean Tacos look amazing.
Supplied by Net Galley and Bluebird Publishers in exchange for an honest review.
January 13, 2019
I'll start by saying that I don't believe being vegan is inherently healthier or kinder than any other type of diet, so I got this more because I was looking for inspiration for recipes that fit into a restricted diet that means no processed food of any description.
Well.
If you want to be vegan, you can do it without meditating and journalling. And that's what over half of this book is about. So if you feel that you need to grieve a loved one or cope with past trauma before you can become vegan, this is the book for you!
If, on the other hand, you're just looking for simple to follow, delicious recipes, I don't know that this is the best book to start your vegan journey with. I made a promise to myself never to buy kale ever again after repeatedly trying to like it and it always ending up staying in the fridge until it went mouldy. I can't stand avocado either, so a lot of the recipes in here aren't particularly appealing to me.
Having said that, there were a few nice ideas and things I enjoyed, such as the pineapple wild rice, so there were some recipes that helped me out. Overall, it's not a bad book to have on your shelf. Just not necessarily the most useful for inspiration in terms of what you can actually eat. It does give weekly shopping lists, which is helpful, and daily meal plans, but I wish there'd been a lot more of that and less of the navel gazing.
Thanks to Netgalley for an ARC without obligation.
Well.
If you want to be vegan, you can do it without meditating and journalling. And that's what over half of this book is about. So if you feel that you need to grieve a loved one or cope with past trauma before you can become vegan, this is the book for you!
If, on the other hand, you're just looking for simple to follow, delicious recipes, I don't know that this is the best book to start your vegan journey with. I made a promise to myself never to buy kale ever again after repeatedly trying to like it and it always ending up staying in the fridge until it went mouldy. I can't stand avocado either, so a lot of the recipes in here aren't particularly appealing to me.
Having said that, there were a few nice ideas and things I enjoyed, such as the pineapple wild rice, so there were some recipes that helped me out. Overall, it's not a bad book to have on your shelf. Just not necessarily the most useful for inspiration in terms of what you can actually eat. It does give weekly shopping lists, which is helpful, and daily meal plans, but I wish there'd been a lot more of that and less of the navel gazing.
Thanks to Netgalley for an ARC without obligation.
January 15, 2019
I really liked this book. It’s so much more than just a 38 day vegan plan. The author Kim Julie Hansen takes the holistic approach and talks about our well being mentally and physically too. I enjoyed the section on meditation.
The cherry pancakes and mushroom penne were delicious. Will I commit to bring vegan full time.... I’m not sure yet. It’s a great book and an enjoyable read. Thank you #netgalley and #bluebird publishers #pan Macmillan for allowing me to review this book.
The cherry pancakes and mushroom penne were delicious. Will I commit to bring vegan full time.... I’m not sure yet. It’s a great book and an enjoyable read. Thank you #netgalley and #bluebird publishers #pan Macmillan for allowing me to review this book.
January 17, 2019
The content is interesting and I look forward to trying out the recipes.
This book is nicely illustrated with a good variety of recipes.
I initially struggled to read it as the formatting is all over the place on my Kindle. There are several pages of just upward pointing chevrons - 9 consecutive pages at one point. Headings don't show well and often have subscript and superscript characters. It was fine and looked very nice on my laptop though. I now realise that headings such as M E P R on my Kindle should have read Meal Prep.
The first half is the author talking about why she decided to adopt a vegan diet and the differences it has made to her. There is also a self-help section on breathing techniques, meditation, exercise and journalling. I wasn't so interested in those but I can see that would appeal to some readers.
The recipes are nicely laid out with shopping lists and tip for preparing some aspects of meals in advance. A good book to get you started on a new way of cooking and eating.
With thanks to NetGalley and Bluebird for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
UPDATE: I have just got a paper copy of this book and have upgraded my review from 4 stars to 5 stars as it's a lovely book. It's beautifully printed with excellent photos of every recipe. And really nicely laid out in terms of shopping lists and daily menu plans. It even has that lovely 'new book' aroma! I am completely inspired to get started on these recipes straight-away. My husband is looking nervous already!
This book is nicely illustrated with a good variety of recipes.
I initially struggled to read it as the formatting is all over the place on my Kindle. There are several pages of just upward pointing chevrons - 9 consecutive pages at one point. Headings don't show well and often have subscript and superscript characters. It was fine and looked very nice on my laptop though. I now realise that headings such as M E P R on my Kindle should have read Meal Prep.
The first half is the author talking about why she decided to adopt a vegan diet and the differences it has made to her. There is also a self-help section on breathing techniques, meditation, exercise and journalling. I wasn't so interested in those but I can see that would appeal to some readers.
The recipes are nicely laid out with shopping lists and tip for preparing some aspects of meals in advance. A good book to get you started on a new way of cooking and eating.
With thanks to NetGalley and Bluebird for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
UPDATE: I have just got a paper copy of this book and have upgraded my review from 4 stars to 5 stars as it's a lovely book. It's beautifully printed with excellent photos of every recipe. And really nicely laid out in terms of shopping lists and daily menu plans. It even has that lovely 'new book' aroma! I am completely inspired to get started on these recipes straight-away. My husband is looking nervous already!
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